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Tons of Sydney attractions await guest of the CBD hotel

Rydges World Square puts guests near all of the hottest Sydney attractions. Click on the month of your stay below and get a glimpse of what you have to look forward to when you stay at our Sydney CBD hotel.

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The world’s top 16 netball nations will gather in Sydney for the 14th edition of the Netball World Cup. Held every four years since 1963, the Netball World Cup is the pinnacle event for international netball. This year is said to be the best and biggest the sport has ever seen. It is also a celebration of the continued growth and impact of netball globally.

Australia has previously hosted the event on two occasions in Sydney and Perth. We have enjoyed phenomenal success, having won 10 of the 13 titles-.

The Australian Diamonds will go into the event as reigning champions. They are up against tough competition from arch rivals, the Silver Ferns.

Held at Sydney Olympic Park, over 10 days from 7th - 16th August 2015, across 64 matches.

Art & About Sydney is a collaborative arts festival. Every inch of Sydney is a canvas for creation and storytelling. Enjoy a jam-packed program with over 40 events, performances, installations and exhibitions right in the heart of the Sydney City, from Friday 18th September to Sunday 11th October 2015.

Contact our friendly team on 02 8268 1222 or visit our website to book your next stay!

*Please refer to the official website as event dates and times may change.

Art & About Sydney is a collaborative arts festival. Every inch of Sydney is a canvas for creation and storytelling. Enjoy a jam-packed program with over 40 events, performances, installations and exhibitions right in the heart of the Sydney City, from Friday 18th September to Sunday 11th October 2015.

Contact our friendly team on 02 8268 1222 or visit our website to book your next stay!

*Please refer to the official website as event dates and times may change.

Run one of the world's most scenic marathon courses, taking in some of Sydney's most spectacular and historic landmarks including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Join in the fun of the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, Sunday 20th September.

All four events - Marathon, Half Marathon and Family Fun Run start in Bradfield Park, Milson's Point travel over the main deck of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish at the Sydney Opera House. The Bridge Run has its own finish line at the Conservatorium of Music, the entrance of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Runners of all skill levels, as well as walkers and joggers of all ages will be able to experience a challenge or a fun day out with family and friends.

Experience the biggest names in gaming on massive interactive booths. With hundreds of televisions to play the latest release and upcoming games.

The Expo is a lot more than just games. Play the latest release and upcoming games, watch live shows and presentations, connect with like-minded gamers and experience the thrill of gaming like you can't at home with rides, attractions and a fireworks show.

The EB Expo is a chance for every kind of gamer across Australia to come together and experience gaming beyond the screen.

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*Please refer to the official website as event dates and times may change.

After 26 rounds of a battle of the fittest team, it all comes down to one final match decider! Watch two teams go head to head in a clash for the title of the 2015 NRL Premiership team, Sunday 4th October 2015.

ANZ Stadium will set the stage for this year’s Grand Final, hosting some of rugby league's finest, toughest and most eager players.

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The Spring Cycle provides a unique opportunity to showcase the best of Sydney’s attractions, capturing the city’s iconic, landscape and views. Every year, approximately 10,000 people join the Spring Cycle for a cycle that starts in North Sydney and continues across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on to the festival style atmosphere at the finish-line. This year’s cycle starts Sunday 18th October 2015.

As part of the Spring Cycle, there will be two big Festival Finishes. The Pyrmont Festival Finish is perfect for riders who participate in the City Ride. The Olympic Park Festival Finish and Bike & Lifestyle Show are perfect for riders who participate in the Classic and Club Rides.

The Spring Cycle team have organised a fantastic day of family fun. So whether you still have the energy for the games and activities or whether you’d rather chill out under a tree and enjoy a picnic in the park, there will be something for everyone, from live Music, street performers, jumping castles, face painting, market stalls and much, much more!!!

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The world's largest annual free outdoor sculpture exhibitio is back again for it's 19th year running! One of Sydney's most loved events, the outdoor sculpture exhibition returns to the stunning Bondi to Tamarama coast walk from 22nd October to 8th November 2015.

See the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk transformed into a temporary sculpture park, featuring over 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world.

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Melbourne Cup Day is one of Australia’s most popular social and racing event. Held on the first Tuesday of November every year. This event is said to be “the race that stops the nation”. Held this year on Tuesday 3rd November 2015.

Following the release of AC/DC's worldwide #1 album, 'Rock Or Bust', the renowned band will entertain Australian audiences in November. Heading to Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on Wednesday 4th and Saturday 7th November 2015.

AC/DC’s last world tour was 2008 with their Black Ice World Tour, which had the band playing to over 5 million fans in 108 cities, across 28 countries.

'Rock or Bust' is AC/DC’s fifth #1 album in Australia and an incredible seventeenth studio album.

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Neil Diamond, Grammy Award-winning, songwriter and Hall of Fame member, will be bringing his highly anticipated ‘Neil Diamond World Tour 2015’ to Australian audiences, here in Sydney at the Allphones arena on Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th November.

The 2015 tour will feature songs from his newest studio album ‘Melody Road’ which debuted in the Top 10 in Australia, as well as his all time favourite hits, including Cherry Cherry, Holly Holy, Cracklin' Rosie, Song Sung Blue, You Don't Bring Me Flowers, Solitary Man, Sweet Caroline and many, many more.

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The world’s biggest names in Supercross and Freestyle Motocross (FMX), are coming to Sydney for a heart-stopping night of racing and insane ‘Best Trick’ action! It will feature some of the world’s best riders up against Australia’s best talent.

The addition of Chad Reed, a two-time World Supercross Champion and Australia’s most successful international Supercross star, is a massive boost for the AUS-X Open and is sure to bring entertainment to Aussie fans.

In the world’s only current FMX ‘Best Trick’ competition, the most courageous and talented athletes will attempt to make history and land the most unimaginable stunts. Coming to Sydney on Saturday 28th November, at the Allphones arena.

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After selling more than four million copies worldwide of her latest album 1989, global superstar, Taylor Swift has confirmed the Australian leg of her massive, ‘The 1989 World Tour’. Shewill delight audiences in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne in November and December 2015, serenading Sydney siders on Saturday 28th November 2015 at the ANZ stadium.Swift will be the first female solo artist to play stadiums on back to back Australian tours, following the hugely successful The Red Tour in 2014.

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Ed Sheeran will be returning to our stadiums this November and December, kicking off his one-man show in Brisbane. The tour will see Sheeran playing his biggest venues to date. Every single sound on stage will be produced by his voice, guitar and a series of loop pedals.

This is Ed Sheeran’s second Australian tour of 2015 and fifth visit in four years. Performing at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, at Moore Park on Wednesday 9th December 2015.

‘It takes a special kind of courage to walk onto an arena stage with nothing but a guitar, a loop pedal and your voice, but at the age of 24, not only did Ed Sheeran take Rod Laver Arena with the confidence of a veteran songwriter, he single-handedly blew the roof off... surely Sheeran's most ambitious tour to date, but evidently his best.’ - The Age

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Woolworths Carols in The Domain is Australia's largest free Christmas concert. Held on Saturday 20th December, at The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens. It will be the 32nd year of this iconic Christmas carols celebration and we are anticipating yet another star studded event.

Make sure to get in early to reserve a front row seat. There will be entertainment throughout the day from 12pm with the Carols commencing at 8:30pm. So don’t forget your picnic rug and goodies! For those who will be watching and carolling from home, tune in on Channel 7.

Rydges World Square is only a short stroll from The Domain, so leave the car behind and book a weekend away in the CBD.

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Relieve the stress of organising Christmas this year, and let our team at Rydges World Square take care of you and your family. Let us impress you with our culinary delights and service that is second to none.

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is an annual ocean yacht race, considered to be one of the most difficult in the world. It starts at Nielson Park in Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day and finishes in Hobart, approximately 1,170 kilometers away.

Each year on 26 December, people line the Sydney Harbour foreshore to farewell the competitors as they head out of Sydney Harbour and across the Tasman Sea.

Secure yourself a spot on the headlands from Rushcutters Bay to Watsons Bay and South Head. On the northern shore, vantage points include Cremorne Point, Bradleys Head and Clifton Gardens.

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Boxing Day sales will delight the savvy shopper with several shopping centres open and major retailers Myer and David Jones offering savings on items across different departments.

According to the department store, over 1 million customers will visit Myer stores on Boxing Day and approximately 17 million customers will shop at the store over the stocktake sale period which ends the next day.

Don’t miss out on the biggest Sales of the year!!!

Rydges World Square is only a short walk from Pitt St Mall, Myer and David Jones.

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*Please refer to the official website as event dates and times may change.

Looking for the best places to see fireworks on Sydney Harbour? Find out about the best viewing areas, event times, road closures, harbour and transport information. Fireworks barges are located on the harbour between Point Piper and Cockatoo Island. Popular vantage points include The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Mosman, Balmain and Glebe. Barangaroo is also a fantastic vantage point to watch fireworks with friends and family. Pack a picnic and book tickets to get a spot.

Stay at Rydges World Square and celebrate the end of the year while watching the most famous fireworks in the world! Rydges World Square is only a few minutes from Darling Harbour, a short walk to Circular Quay and Sydney's main train stations Museum & Town Hall!

Contact our friendly team on 02 8268 1222 or visit our website to book your next stay!

Basking under blue skies on Sydney Harbour is an absolutely magnificent way to spend Australia Day. Whether you're on land or out on the water, you can enjoy the spectrum of events on display.

Stay at Rydges World Square and celebrate Australia Day in style!! Rydges World Square is only a few minutes from Darling Harbour where fantastic fireworks will be held in the evening! We are also close from Hyde Park & Circular Quay, where most of the activities and shows are taking place!

Contact our friendly team on 02 8268 1222 or visit our website to book your next stay!